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ATTORNEYS Patented Apr. 21 1931 E. CHALMERS, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

uuLrIrLE-rm-coLr-nommo Ann CHANGE-MAKING moms Application filed April 18,

This invention relates to apparatus or a machine adapted for use in collecting money and making change in places where admission is charged, as for example, street cars 5 and the like, and in stores where commodities are sold, and contemplates a machine which will eliminate'or minimize the human factor and the possibility of mistake and dishonesty on the part of persons charged with collecting such money, and is particularly well adapted for use where the collector has other duties to perform, such as on so-called one-man cars where the motorman is required to collect fares, make change and act as conductor.

. It is'an object of this invention to provide A a machine which will be entirely automatic in its operation, and which will be capable of operation by anyone, to receive coins, to collect and register the desired amount and return the necessary change in case the i amount to be collected is less than the amount of the coin deposited.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a machine of the class described which cannot be fraudulently operated to cause return of a greater amount in change than the amount deposited, and which will be positive and reliable in operation at all times.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a machine, which when slightly modified, is capable of use as a mechanical change maker,'and which will return the full amount deposited, but in other coins.

Finally, and in general, it is an object of this invention to provide a compact, reliable and inexpensive machine which may be used inthe collection of money and making of claims. My invention itself however, both as to its fundamentalprinciples and as to change and particularly in cases where rela- 1929. Serial No. 854,491.

the rear panel removed;

Fig. 6 shows the cushioning and nickel reczipgaicle plunger connections with the sliding P a Fig. 7 shows the coin receptor, coin classifier, coin distribution gates and passages and a portion of the change making mechanism as secured to the front panel;

Fig. 8 is a plan view of Fig. 2;

Fig. 9 is'a similar view on a plane nearer the rear of the machine and showing additional coin classifying and change making mechanism Fig. 10 is a more detailed view of the cam members on the operating shaft;

Fig. '11 is a side elevation of Fig. 10;

Fig. 12 is a view similar to Fig. 9 on a plane nearer the rear of the machine showing the coin distributing mechanism, coin classifier mechanism and additional change making mechanism;

Figs. 13 and 14 show the mechanism which automatically bypasses change coins when the change coin magazine is full.

Fig, 15 is a plan view of a detail change making mechanism;

Fig. 16 is a view of portions of the ro jecting and change Fig. 17 is an elevation of-Fig. 15; v

Fig. 18 shows the change making mechanism of Fig. 17 and itsoperative relation with the rejecting button;

Fig. 19 is a plan view of the sub-panel; Fig.20 is a section on the line 20-20. Fig.- 19;

of the K i F making mechanism of I mechanism of'Fig. 27;

Fig.21 shows the coin ejectors mounted on the sub-panel of Fig. 19; Fig. 22 is a front View of the sub-panel;

Fig. 23 is a View similar to Fig. 21 and shows additional change coin ejecting mechanism;

F ig. 24 is a similar view but in operative position and shows in addition the driving mechanisms for the change coin ejectors.

Fig. 25 is a view from the right side of the change coin storage receptacles;

' Fig. 26 is a similar View from the left side of the change coin storage receptacles;

Fig. 27 is a detail View of additional change coin ejector driving mechanism;

Fig. 28 is a detail view of certain driving mechanism of Fig. 27 I Fig. 29 is a detail View of the ratchet mechanism of Fig. 28;

Fig. 30 is a view of the underside of the Fig. 31 is a side elevation of Fig. 27; Fig. 32 shows the multiple fare collecting and portions of the change making mechamsms; v

Figs. 33, 34, 35 and 36 show the positions of the multiple fare'controlling cam respectively for 2 fares, 3 fares, 4 fares and 5 fares.

Fig. 37 shows the totalizing collector counter with its driving mechanisms and a portion of the multiple fare collecting mechanism;

Figs. 38, 39 and 40 show the details of the nickel gates for the coin distributing mecha- Fig. 41 is a section through the nickel change coin receptacle and nickel ejecting de- Figs. 42 and 43 show a detail of the change coin ejector mechanism; a A

Figs. 44.and- 45 are enlarged sectional views of the automatic magazine loading mechanism.

Fig. 46 is a plan view of the sub panel and shuttle slide Fig--47 is a sectionalview on line 47-47 of Fig. 46;

Fig. 48 is a sectional view on line 4848 ofFig.47; 1

Fig. 49 is a sectional view. on line 49-49 of Fig. 47; 15,

Fig. 50 is a plan view of the shuttle;

Fig. 51 is an elevational view :of Fig. 50;

Fig. 52 is a side view of the shuttle of Fig. 50. A

By way of example I have shown such a machine particularly adapted for use on street ears and which receives coins deposited by passengers in payment of fare, collects fares, makes and delivers change, and-performs various other operations with a minimum of attention from the operator. Ac-. cording to my invention the machine is constructed and arranged to receive all coins in common use such for example as pennies,

nickels, dimes, quarters and half-dollars, and is furthermore provided with selector mechanism by which the operator may indicate the number of fares to be collected or amount to be paid and also with an operating control by which he may then operate or clear the machine by a simple means, such as a crank, and the machine will collect the coin deposited by the passenger, record the numher or amount of fares paid and return or deliver to the passenger the proper amount of change in accordance with the denomination of coin deposited and the amount to be collected.

To illustrate'the adaptability of the machine, if the. price of the fare is 5c and the passenger upon entering has'a nickel, he will deposit the same in the coin receptorslot. The operator may then operate or clear the machine by rotating the crank and the machine will collect andv register the nickel deposited by the passenger. If however, the passenger deposits a dime instead of a nickel, upon operation or clearing of the machine by the crank just as before, the .dime will be collected, one fare registered, and a nickel .will be returned to the passenger without any action by the operator except that of turning the crank. Similarly if the passenger deposits a quarter in payment of one fare, upon operation of the machine the quarter will be collected, one fare registered and four nickels returned or delivered to the passenger. Similarly if the passenger deposits a half-dollar, upon operation of the machine it will collect the coin, register one fare and return to the passenger the proper change consisting of a quarter and four nickels and all without requiring any adjustment or control by the operator, except to turn the crank.

If, however, the passenger desires to pay more than one fare the machine may be set to collect the number desired. For example, if the passenger deposits a dime in payment of two fares the machine maybe set to collect two fares, and upon operation of the machine, the-dime will be collected, two faresj registered and no change returned. If the passenger deposits a quarter in ayment of two fares, operation of the machlne will collect the quarter, record two fares and return three nickels to the passenger. Similarly if a passenger deposits a half-dollar the machine will collect the same, record two fares and return the proper change consisting of a quarter and three nickels. Similar action takes place for the payment of three fares and four fares when the passenger deposits a quarter ora half-dollar. If the passenger deposits a half-dollar 'for the payment of five fares operation of the machine will collect the coin deposited and return the proper change consisting of one quarter. It is to-be noted that in all cases the change consists of nickels and quarters. Pennies and dimes are not delivered by the machine as change for reasons which will be understood later.

If through mistake or dishonesty a passenger deposits a coin insufficient for the payment of the fare, or deposits a counterfeit or slug, the machine may be operated to return the coin orslug deposited to the passenger and will not record the collection of a fare.- .It will however record a rejected coin for purposes to be explained later.

The machine is preferably so. arranged that only one coin at a time may be deposited under any conditions as otherwise, in the em-. bodiment of the invention illustrated and described, this might interfere with the proper operation of the machine and cause the incorrect amount of change to be delivered as will be more clearly explainedlater.

For convenience of description and understandin of my invention the mechanism will be subdivided and explained with reference to the various sub-divisions and to .the cooperation of the various sub-divisions with one another. In general my invention contemplates (1) coin-receptor mechanism; (2) coin classifying apparatus; (3) coin distributing mechanism; (4) change delivery mechanism; (5) multiple fare mechanism; (6) collection counting mechanism; (7) .rejection mechanism; and (8) full change coin receptacle mechanism:

The coin receptor mechanism comprises a slot of suitable dimensions to receive any coin deposited by the passenger and convey itto the coin classifier which comprises apparatus adapted to receive the coin deposited and to classify it according to size and value. Eachof the different sized coins finally comes to rest in a different position in the classifier, for example, dimes in one place, pennies in another, nickels in another and so on. Both .of these mechanisms (1) and (2) are operated simply and solely by the insertion of a coin by the passenger; in other words no operation by the operato'r or conductor is re quired to cause the machine to receive a coin and classify it, whereas all other mechanisms are operated by the one operating or clearing control. The coin distributor (3) distributes the variouscoins in accordance with a predetermined plan: for instance, nickels are deposited in a nickel receptacle, unless the receptacle is full, and quarters in a quarter receptacle, while dimes, half-dollars and pennies are delivered to a third receptacle adaptedto receive all three. The

change delivery mechanism (4) delivers topassengers the proper amount of change in nickels or nickels and quarters depending upon the denomination of the coins deposited and the number of fares to be paid. 111 case a passenger desires to pay more than one fare the operator will bring into opertion the multiple fare mechanism (5) which controls the change deliverymechanism to deliver the proper change in accordance with the coin deposited and the number of fares to be paid. In all cases of fare collection the collection counter mechanism (6) will be operated to record the number of fares collected per trip and the total number of fares which have passed through the machine since beginning operation.

A rejection mechanism (7) which'is operable by the conductor to return to the passenger the coin deposited when desired, renders the change delivery mechanism (4) and the collection counting mechanism inoperative to prevent the delivery of change and the indication of a collection of fare. Separate rejection counters, however, record the number of rejections of each sized coin made by the machine. Finally full change coin receptacle mechanism (8) is provided which prevents the operation of the gate which directs the nickel into the nickel passage when the nickel change coin receptacle is full and allows it to pass to the general coin receptacle provided primarily for pennies, dimes and half-dollars. terlocking devices between the groups of mechanism already referred to, serve to prevent the operation of certain groups of mechanism under particular conditions as will be later explained.

Ewternal features Referring to Fig. 1, 1 designates the front panel or wall of the machine and 2, 3, 4 and 5 the side, bottom and top walls respectively. The coin receptor 6 has a slot 7 (see Fig. 7) in which the passenger deposits his coin in payment of a fare or fares. A change delivery cup or receptacle 8 is provided into which the machine delivers the change or rejected coins through the perforation 9 in the front wall 1 of the machine. An inspection window 10 enables the conductor or collector to observe the'coin deposited by the passenger in operative positionin the machine, as 1t is arrested or held in the jaws 11 and 12 respectivel in Fig. 7, of the coin classifier or gauge w ich will later be described in more detail. A suitable frame 13 for the window 10, removablysecured to the front plate 1 by the screws 14, permits easy removal of the glass for any desired purpose. v

A fare dial 15 shown in Fig. 1 provided with ,figures indicating the number of fares to be collected, is preferably in the form of a curved metal strip which is secured to a boss In addition, various in-,

16 on the front wall 1 of-th'e machine by suitable screws 17. A fare selector 20 is providhas a suitable projecting fingerpiece or handle 2-1. The fare selector is mounted for rotation upon fare selector shaft 22 and held in position thereon by a pin 18 passing through 1 recting lever 24 is provided and projects lector shaft, 22 respectively. An error or corthrough the side panel so that in case the fare selector has been set to collect the wrong number of fares, the correcting lever 24 may be operated to enable the fare selector to be returned to normal position and reset.

A rejector pin 25 (Fig. 3) permits the operator to reject the deposited coin from the machine when desired for any reason whatever and an operating button 26 on the end of the pin serves as a stop to limit the inward movement of the pin. The-rejector pin 25 is slidably mounted in a boss 27 fixed to the front panel. This boss may be threaded as at 28 '(see Fig. 18) into the front panel or a boss integral with the' panel may be used. The spring 29 holds the ejector pin in its outer retracted position. r

A mam operating or clearing shaft 32 is equipped with an operating arm 33 carrying a suitable knob or handle 34 whichlis secured to the main operating shaft in any lmown way, as for example by a pin 35' passing through the arm 33 and shaft 32., For the purpose of strengthening the machine and providing a, large bearing surface for the main operating or control shaft an outwardly extending boss 36 is employed which issecured to the front plate 1.

A trip indicator 37 having a window 39 indicates the number of fares collected per trip. The windows 38 and 40 are arranged to display an indicator of the designation of the trip such as sign 41 while window 39 is arranged to show a fare register 42 for indicating the number of fares collected per tri I ll order to render the interior of the machine easily accessible as illustrated by Fig.

5, the rear panel as shown in Fig. 3 is hinged at 43 and the panel may belocked to prevent tampering with the mechanismby' the operator or by any unauthorized person. Figs. 4

- and 5 also show the large general coin storage receptacle or chamber 44 provided for all pennies, dimes, and half-dollars, and forthe excess nickels which willbe referred to and described in .detail, which may be reached through a plate 45 hinged at 46 and provided with a lock 47. The coins reach thiscoin receptacle through a passageway 109 as shown in Figs. 9, 12 and 37.

00in receptor mechanism Referring now more particularly to'Fig.

7 the slot 7 of the coin receptor 6, already;

referred to, is of just suflicient width and depth to permit the largest coin to be used by the machine to pass readily. therein. In

this example the slot is just of sufficient size to allow a half-dollar to pass readily through the passa e. The back of the slot 7 is formed by a bac ing plate 56 (see Fig. 9),

and a suitable shutter 57 is provided which is adapted, inter alia, to swing across the slot when a coin is deposited to prevent the reception by the machine of more than one coin at a time.

The shutter 57 (Figs. 7 and 9) is pivoted on a rod 58 for swinging movement to the position indicated in Fig. 9 by dotted lines to which position it is biased by shutter spring 59. The shutter is normally held in the position shown in Fig. 7 against the tension of spring 59 by a suitable coin trigger 60 pivoted at 61 for swinging movement to the position shown in Fig. 9 and having a notch 62 in its free end. A connecting rod 63 is pivoted at one end as at 64 to shutter 57 and at the other end asat 65 to the coin trigger 60. A lost motion arrangement, such as providing a hole through the trigger slightly larger than the pivot screw 65, permits of a slight amount of lost motion between coin trigger 60 and connecting rod 63, the purpose ofwhich is to enable the shutter 57 to contact in the trigger notch 62 and thereby hold the trigger and shutter in coin receiving position as shown in Fig. 7 A trigger spring 66 (Fig. 9) has one end anchored to front panel 1 and its other end attached to connecting rod trigger pivot 65 (Fig. 7), which latter end travels in the slot 67 of plate 56. The shutter 57 is provided with an indentation or recess 68 and a shutter interlocking lever 69 is pivoted at 70 for swinging movement and has a pair of outwardly projecting arms 71 and 72, the latter arm projecting into recess 68 of the shutter, and a locking hook 73. The shutter interlocking lever 69 hasan 32 is provided with a ratchet disc 84 engaged by pawl 85 (see Fig. 5) to permit counterclockwise rotation only of shaft 32, or when considered from the front of the machine and the direction in which the operators handle is turned the rotation is in a clockwise direction and to this disc is connected a connecting rod 86 pivoted eccentrically on disc 84 as at 87. A slider or'sliding plate 88 is also provided and the upper end of connecting rod '86 is pivotedthereto as at 89 onslider connecting rod pivot boss 90 (Fig. 15). The

slider plate 88 slides upward and downward in parallel-slider guides 91 (see also Fig. 7). A shutter resetting bar 92 (Figs. 9 and 17) having a rounded interlocking lever engaging 'corner 93 and a shutter resetting slot 94, is 

